We’re not advocates for heavy drinking, but the famous phrase from an even more famous Bavarian drinking song that encourages beer drinkers to pause for two beats before knocking back a stein of local brew feels apropos considering the energetic shift in the air of late. The Bay Area is bursting with beer gardens, which […]
Jared Rogers keeps up the drumbeat for well-executed Southern food in Petaluma, Casa Mañana opens a second location after 44 years in San Rafael, and Oakmont expands further into Marin. Featured: Easy Rider You likely already know the work of chef Jared Rogers. Named a San Francisco Chronicle Rising Star Chef in 2014, he was […]
Marin’s connection to local waters runs deep — from historic boatyards and rafting logs on high tide to oyster farms and sustainable fishing. And (humble brag), some of the best seafood restaurants anywhere are located here. For a true taste of Marin, there might be nothing more satisfying than digging into an unassuming sandwich that […]
Formal tables for two at dusk or beyond might not be toast, but restaurants have changed — and so have our ideas of a good Valentine’s Day date. Dinner menus can now be enjoyed at lunch or dinner — some are even available throughout the month — and a movement to include singles, friend groups and […]
Plus, LA’s Sweetgreen opens in Greenbrae, and new shops celebrate everything from the joy of pudding to low-impact living. Featured: Sorella A new restaurant from the team behind San Francisco’s two-Michelin-starred Acquerello arrived in San Francisco in December. The name, Italian for “sister,” reflects the same traditional Italian focus as the mothership with a tilt toward […]
What does eating right mean in 2022? With interest growing in eating well while also supporting initiatives like climate cooling, restaurants are adapting their menus to suit plant-centric eating — and we’re betting you won’t miss the meat. Active Cultures Café Novato’s hottest new eatery might be tucked into Pacheco Plaza, but it has already […]
Surviving 2021 calls for a little celebration. Chefs have answered the call this holiday season with desserts ready to strut their stuff. Marin Insalata’s Celebrating 25 years in the restaurant business is no small thing, and chef Heidi Krahling and her team have added a new dessert (and other new items) to celebrate the milestone. […]
Chef Michael Mina finally drops a restaurant in Marin, while chef Tyler Florence opens Miller and Lux at the Chase Center in San Francisco. Featured The Bungalow Kitchen by Michael Mina A late-night party lounge has arrived in Tiburon, as chef Michael Mina opened a two-story restaurant and salon in the waterfront building that once […]
These days, an elegant eating experience often stresses safety over a white tablecloth, but dining well this holiday season offers opportunities to find luxury in other aspects of the experience, too. Madcap The sleek aesthetic — cool gray concrete walls, dark woods and plush banquettes — remains the same for the 2021 Michelin one star restaurant, […]
A new restaurant drops into the paseo, or passageway, between two downtown Mill Valley streets, heralding a return to dining in comfort and style. Down the way, a new spot for crepes lands at the Mill Valley Lumber Yard, Larkspur welcomes a new gift store and a Salvadorean restaurant, and other notable businesses open nearby. […]
